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VIDEO: Huge alligator in Florida rips open metal fence with ease

There are about 1.3 million gators currently calling Florida home.

FLORIDA, USA — A huge alligator was captured on video pulling apart a metal fence in Charlotte County, according to reports. 

In the video, posted by CBS News via Storyful, it appears that the gator opens the gate with its face and gets a little help in the end from a person standing nearby.

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, there are about 1.3 million alligators in the state of Florida. Generally, an alligator may be considered a nuisance if it's at least 4 feet in length and believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property. If you’re concerned about an alligator, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR.

 

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